Buddhist Circuit Via Varanasi
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Buddhist Circuit Via Varanasi : (8 Nights/9 Days)
01 : Bangkok-Varanasi
Welcome to the Varanasi by the seasonal flight BKK-VNS (12:10-15:35) . Our representative will
assist you and escort you to the Hotel. Evening you can visit the ghats of Varanasi and enjoy the
aarti.
Overnight at Hotel
02 : Varanasi / Bodhgaya
Early morning boat ride on the river Ganges to see the sunrise and the bathing ghats of an ancient
Hindu city. After early breakfast, There after visiting Bharat
Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Kasi Vishwanath Temple.Later drive to Boghgaya ,which is 243
kms approx.7 hrs drive. On arrival check in at hotel Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar, reckoned as the
most important Buddhist pilgrimage centre, is the place where Lord Sakyamuni (Gautam Buddha) entered
into meditation after being moved by the sufferings of mankind.
Overnight at Hotel
03 : Bodhgaya
After breakfast in the morning visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue,
Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranja river & it's 30 minutes walk
through the paddy fields. Also visit various other Buddhist Temples in Bodhgaya.
Overnight at the hotel.
04 : Bodhgaya / Rajgir - Nalanda / Rajgir /
Patna
Morning leave for Rajgir, visit Rajgir the Vulture Hill, World Peace Stupa, Bamboo's Garden. Then
continue to Nalanda to visit the ruins of world oldest University. : Which is 14 kms drive, and It
was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies.
Thereafter drive to Patna, on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at
Patna.
05 : Patna - Vaishali – Kushinagar
Early morning drive to Kushinagar (approx 253 kms / 7 hrs) with packed lunch enroute visiting
Vaishali. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit Mahaparinirwana
Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of lord Buddha) and
Japan Temple.
Overnight at hotel.
06 : Kushinagar / Lumbini
After breakfast drive (170 kms / approx 04 hrs drive) to Lumbini (in Nepal). While going to Lumbini,
stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities. Later check-in at hotel. Visit Lumbini,
the birth place of Lord Buddha.
Overnight at hotel.
07 : Lumbini / Sravasti – Overnight drive to
Lucknow
Upon arrival to lucknow, check inn to the hotel, overnight stay.
08 : Lucknow
After breakfast visit Lucknow city, the city of Nawabs. Presently Lucknow has been developed in a
grand way by the Uttar Pradesh Government. Though Lord Buddha never came to lucknow . Visit huge
stupas and grand idol of Lord Buddha and see the grandeur of lucknow city also visit bada imambada
and chota imambada , bhool bullaiya.In the evening you can visit to the famous market of hajratganj.
Overnight stay into the hotel.
09 : Lucknow-Varanasi- Bangkok(Journey end)
Early morning depart from hotel with the packed breakfast to the Varanasi airport approx 290 kms. to
get seasonal flight VNS-BKK(16:30-21:15).
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| Buddhism Pilgrimage with Golden Triangle |
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Destinations Covered : Delhi - Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya - Varanasi -
Kushinagar – Lumbini - Sravasti - Lucknow - Agra –Jaipur- Delhi
Duration:10 Nights / 11 Days
01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport. Our represntative will be at the airport to welcome you. further he will
transfer to the pre  booked hotel and will assist you till
check in.
Overnight stay at hotel.
02 : Delhi
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi includes Raj Ghat (Cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi), Red
Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar & India Gate (War Memorial). Drive past President House & Parliament
House.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
03 : Delhi – Patna – Nalanda - Rajgir -
Bodhgaya
After breakfast transfer to the Airport to catch the flight for Patna. Upon arrival drive to
Bodhgaya i.e. 130 kms / 04 hrs drive where the Buddha attained enlightenment and which is one of the
most sacred pilgrimage places for the Buddhist. Enroot visit Nalanda and Rajgir. Nalanda-a great
center of Buddhist learning and one of the most famous university citadels of ancient times. Rajgir
was once the ancient capital of the powerful kingdom of Maghada. From the out skirts of Rajgir, a
historic road leads to Gridha - Kuta or vultures peak where the Buddha preached, here the first
Buddhist Council was held after the Lord's Mahaparinirvana.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
04 : Bodhgaya
After breakfast Sightseeing of Bodhgaya. Here under the Bodhi Tree, Shakyamuni Gautama attained
supreme knowledge to become Buddha, "the Enlightened one"
the profounder of one of the great religion of the world. River Nirajnana in which the Buddha bathed
after attaining elightment flows quietly outside the tiny hamlet. Overnight stay in the hotel.Overnight stay in the hotel.
05 : Bodhgaya – Varanasi
After breakfast drive to Varanasi i.e. 247 kms or 6-7 hrs drive. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Evening visit river Ganga Ghat to attend the holy Aarti.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
06 : Varanasi
Early Morning boat tour on River Ganges to visit Bathing Ghats, return to hotel for breakfast. City
tours of Varanasi visiting various temples and noted Banaras Hindu
University, in the rnoon excursion to Sarnath. It was heared that the Lord Buddha delivered his
first sermon and set in motion the wheel of law of Buddhist faith.
Overnight at hotel..
07 : Varanasi – Kushinagar
After breakfast drive to Kushinagar i.e. 265 kms or 07 hrs drive.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
08 : Kushinagar – Lumbini
Morning visit Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa. Later drive to Lumbini i.e. 170 kms or 4 hrs
drive. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Later Sightseeing of
Lumbini where the Lord Buddha was born. Visit the pillar raised by Emperor Ashok, In the twenty
first year after his coronation at the birthplace.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
09 : Lumbini – Sravasti
After early breakfast, drive to Sravasti 170 kms and 04 hrs drive. Upon arrival transfer to the
hotel. Later proceed for the sight seeing visit Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet) capital of the ancient
kingdom of Kosala, an active centre for Buddhism. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
10 : Sravasti - Lucknow
After early morning breakfast drive to Lucknow (195 kms / 5 hrs). Checkinn in the hotel. Later visit
the Grand and newly made magnificent stupas and the big idols of Lord Buddha, made by the government
of Uttar Pradesh and Follower of lord Buddha. Late night transfer to the Railway station, overnight
onboard.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
11 : Agra – Jaipur
Arrive Agra early morning and transfer to the hotel. After breakfast proceed to see Taj Mahal and
Agra fort( Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Later drive to Jaipur which is
approximately 236 Km/ 6 hours drive. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
12 : Jaipur
In the morning after breakfast visit Hawa Mahal, Rani Ka Mahal, Amber Fort, Nargarh Fort, City
palace. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
13 : Jaipur - Delhi
Arrive Agra early morning and transfer to the hotel. After breakfast proceed to see Taj Mahal and
Agra fort( Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Later drive to Jaipur which is approximately 236 Km/ 6
hours drive. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
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| Buddhist Pilgrimage and Taj Mahal Tour |
Destinations Covered : Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya - Varanasi -
Kushinagar – Lumbini - Sravasti - Lucknow - Agra - Delhi
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport. Our representative will be at the airport to welcom you. further he will
transfer to the pre booked hotel and will assist you till check in.
Overnight stay at hotel.
02 : Delhi
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi includes Raj Ghat (Cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi), Red
Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar & India Gate (War Memorial). Drive past President House & Parliament
House.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
03 : Delhi – Patna – Nalanda - Rajgir -
Bodhgaya
After breakfast transfer to the Airport to catch the flight for Patna. Upon arrival drive to
Bodhgaya i.e. 130 kms / 04 hrs drive where the Buddha attained enlightenment and which is one of the
most sacred pilgrimage places for the Buddhist. Enroute visit Nalanda and Rajgir. Nalanda-a great
center of Buddhist learning and one of the most famed university citadels of ancient times. Rajgir
was once the ancient capital of the powerful kingdom of Maghada. From the out skirts of Rajgir, a
historic road leads to Gridha - Kuta or vultures peak where the Buddha preached, here the first
Buddhist Council was held after the Lord's Mahaparinirvana.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
04 : Bodhgaya
After breakfast Sightseeing of Bodhgaya. Here under the Bodhi Tree, Shakyamuni Gautama attained
supreme knowledge to become Buddha, "the Enlightened one" the profounder of one of the great
religion of the world. River Nirajnana in which the Buddha bathed after attaining elightment flows
quietly outside the tiny hamlet.
Overnight stay in the
hotel.
05 : Bodhgaya – Varanasi
After breakfast drive to Varanasi i.e. 247 kms or 6-7 hrs drive. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Evening visit river Ganga Ghat to attend the holy Aarti.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
06 : Varanasi
Early Morning boat tour on River Ganges to visit Bathing Ghats, return to hotel for breakfast. City
tours of Varanasi visiting various temples and noted Banaras Hindu University, in the rnoon
excursion to Sarnath. It was heared that the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon and set in
motion the wheel of law of Buddhist faith.
Overnight at hotel..
07 : Varanasi – Kushinagar
After breakfast drive to Kushinagar i.e. 265 kms or 07 hrs drive.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
08 : Kushinagar – Lumbini
Morning visit Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa. Later drive to Lumbini i.e. 170 kms or 4 hrs
drive. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Later Sightseeing of Lumbini where the Lord Buddha was
born. Visit the pillar raised by Emperor Ashok, In the twenty first year after his coronation at the
birthplace.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
09 : Lumbini – Sravasti
After early breakfast, drive to Sravasti 170 kms and 04 hrs drive. Upon arrival transfer to the
hotel. Later proceed for the sight seeing visit Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet) capital of the ancient
kingdom of Kosala, an active centre for Buddhism.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
10 : Sravasti - Lucknow
After early morning breakfast drive to Lucknow (195 kms / 5 hrs). Checkinn in the hotel. Later visit
the Grand and newly made magnificent stupas and the big idols of Lord Buddha, made by the Government
of Uttar Pradesh.
Late night transfer to the Railway station, overnight onboard.
11 : Agra - Delhi / Out
Arrive Agra in the early morning and transfer to the hotel. After breakfast proceed to see Taj Mahal
and Agra fort.
Later drive to Delhi airport (203 kms / 4 hrs) to board your international
flight.
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| Buddhist Temples and Sites - Study Tour |
01 : Arrival Delhi
Arrival Delhi. Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
02 : Delhi
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi. Morning visit Old Delhi. It is a 17th century walled city
with its splendid gates, narrow alleys, the enormous Bazaar. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj
Ghat. Afternoon tour of New Delhi with wide tree lined avenues, parks and fountains surroundings the
imposing government and state Buildings. Visit Humayun's Tomb, an observatory called Jantar Mantar,
Qutab Minar, India Gate and President House.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
03 : Delhi / Jaipur ( 250 kms / apprx 05 hrs
drive)
Morning drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check into hotel. Afternoon Jaipur city tour visiting The City
palace contains a museum with rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and an
armory, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar observatory, built in 1726, is series of mathematical instruments
built in masonry with marvelous precision, and drive past to Albert Hall and Ram Niwas and Birla
temple complex.
Overnight at hotel.
04 : Jaipur
Morning visit Amber Fort with elephant ride up to the Fort. Amber Fort is 12 kms from Jaipur and was
built in 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II, on the outskirts of Jaipur. Afternoon free for
leisure or you can visit the colourful local markets. Overnight at hotel.Overnight stay in the hotel.
05 : Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, a red sandstone deserted city
built by Akbar around 1570 to commemorate the birth of his son, is probably the halls, palaces and
mosque are still in a state of perfection as are the tomb of Salim Chisti and the Buland Darwaza.
Akbar used the highest quality craftsmen to construct the city only to abandon it some years later
because water supply failed. On arrival Agra check in at hotel. Afternoon you may visit the local
markets in the city.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
06 : Agra overnight train to Varanasi
Morning city tour of Agra visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Sikendra Fort. The Taj Mahal was
built between 1630-1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial in white marble to his queen Mumtaz
Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world and the greatest love stories ever written
with white marble and precious stones.
Agra Fort was built by Akbar in 1565 and this rusty red sandstone fort stands like a crescent on the
bank of Yamuna river. It is one of the finest forts in India and is a silent witness to the numerous
palaces, pavilions and buildings which echo the story of Mughal Empire. Also visit Sikendra Fort.
Later transfer to railway station to connect overnight train to
Varanasi..
07 : Agra - Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi in the morning. Check into hotel. Later visit Sarnath about 10 kms from the holy
city of Varanasi - is the blessed locale where more than 2500 years ago Buddha choose to deliver his
first sermon.
Overnight Hotel Varanasi.
08 : Varanasi
Varanasi : The eternal city is one of the most important Pilgrim sites in India and also a major
Tourist Attraction, situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges.The name Varanasi derived from two
rivers. The Varuna and Assi. It is a Great Centre of learning and Civilization. It is also known as
Kashi and Banaras.
Early morning boat ride on the river Ganges to see the sunrise and the bathing Ghats of an ancient
Hindu city. Thereafter visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Kasi Vishwanath
Temple.
Return to hotel for breakfast and bath.
09 : Varanasi / Bodhgaya
Morning drive Varanasi to Boghgaya ,which is 243 kms approx.7 hrs drive. On arrival check in at
hotel. Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar, reckoned as the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centre, is
the place where Lord Sakyamuni (Gautam Buddha) entered into meditation after being moved by the
sufferings of mankind.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
10 : Bodhgaya
After breakfast , morning visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River,
Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranja river & it's 30 minutes walk through the paddy fields.
Also visit various other Buddhist Temples in Bodhgaya.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
11 : Bodhgaya / Rajgir - Nalanda / Rajgir /
Patna
Morning leave for Rajgir.Visit Rajgir the Vulture Hill, World Peace Stupa, Bamboo's Garden. Then
continue to Nalanda to visit the ruins of world oldest University. : Which is 14 kms drive, and It
was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies.
Thereafter drive to Patna, on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at
Patna.
12 : Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
Early morning drive to Kushinagar (approx 253 kms / 7 hrs) with packed lunch enroute visiting
Vaishali. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit Mahaparinirwana Temple (where Buddha took
his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of lord Buddha) and Japan Temple.
Later drive to Delhi airport (203 kms / 4 hrs) to board your international
flight.
13 : Kushinagar / Lumbini
After breakfast drive (170 kms / approx 04 hrs drive) to Lumbini (in Nepal). While going to Lumbini,
stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities. Later check-in at Hotel. Visit Lumbini,
the Birth place of Lord Buddha.
Later drive to Delhi airport (203 kms / 4 hrs) to board your international
flight.
14 : Lumbini / Sravasti – Overnight drive to
Lucknow
Early morning drive to sravasti approx (150 kms). On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit
Sahet Mahet (Capital of ancient kingdom of Kosala, Jetawana Gardens Buddhist temples. Later drive to
Lucknow which is 137 Km away.
Later drive to Delhi airport (203 kms / 4 hrs) to board your international
flight.
15 : Lucknow- Delhi
After breakfast visit Lucknow city, the city of Nawabs. Presently Lucknow has been developed in a
grand way by the Uttar Pradesh Government. Though Lord Buddha never came to lucknow .Visit huge
stupas and grand idols of Lord Buddha and see the grandeur of lucknow city also visit bada imambada
and chota imambada , bhool bullaiya. Later transfer to the railway station to board the train to
Delhi for overnight journey.
Upon arrival transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward
destination.
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